Courtney & Ryan
Wedding Party
Chelsea Wolske
Matron of Honor
Chelsea is Courtney’s matron of honor. She is the oldest sister to Courtney and younger brother Christopher. Chelsea is a kind heart and a creative mind who is always up for a good time or lending a hand to help someone out. Chelsea is wife of Phil (groomsmen), mother to her step son Josh (ring bearer) and her two other fur children Bruce and Quinn. Chelsea is the best big sister, most playful aunt to blue and the sweetest daughter. Those who know chelsea know she is Courtney’s partner in crime who says yes often and doesn’t need much bullying to have another glass of wine, help plan a themed party, go on a target trip, lay in the sun to escape responsibility or attend a Sunday brunch to forget about the Sunday scarries. Chelsea is that family member who is always there and one of our biggest cheerleaders.
Lindsey Bender
Maid of Honor
Lindsey is Courtney’s maid of honor and the middle child of the bender family and soon to be a Hart! (Fiancé to Jason- groomsmen). Lindsey is little sister Courtney always hoped to have in life and Lindsey has been just that! Lindsey is sassy and sure, Lindsey is bold and loves so hard. But love chips the most (if you know you know) Courtney and Lindsey connected not just through their love for Ryan but spending countless family vacations together, drinking, celebrating and talking about the future. Courtney looks forward to helping Lindsey with her upcoming wedding and standing up with her on her big day.
Camryn Scott
Bridesmaid
Camryn is one of Courtney’s bridesmaids and girlfriend of Christopher (Courtney’s younger brother). Camryn has just returned from a cross country adventure with Christopher and their fur baby scout. Courtney and Camryn grew close through their faith and strong love for family. Courtney admires Camryn for her adventurous attitude, love and positivity no matter what life throws hers way. Camryn is Courtney’s sounding board to keep her level headed and is the Gatorade at the end of the game to cool us off and celebrate us for the biggest and smallest accomplishments.
Eric Seel
Bridesman
Eric Seel is Courtney’s cousin and bridesman often referred to as “twin”. Courtney and Eric were born on the same day and enjoy spending birthdays together when possible. Eric is Courtney’s party buddy and partner in crime who very quickly bonded with Ryan over sports, business and their love for a good time and conversation. From bully each other as kids to becoming the closest of cousins and friends Courtney is excited to stray from typical tradition and have eric stand up beside her on the big day!
Stephanie Neuner
Bridesmaid
Stephanie is one of Courtney’s bridesmaids and best friend who Courtney met at Queens college while playing lacrosse. Stephanie and Courtney bonded as they both lived on campus and spent a lot of time cooking, shopping, getting coffee and studying for psychology exams. Stephanie is a behavior analyst who lives on Long Island but spends a great deal of time near the old stomping ground (Queens NY) with her boyfriend Anthony. Stephanie and Courtney stay connected by visiting one another, txting and talking on the phone. Stephanie is a fashionista who always has a new trend to follow, a health and fitness fanatic and a girl after Courtney’s own heart. Courtney and Stephanie balance each other out and always pick right up where they left off.
Eva Diamond
Flower Girl
Eva is Ryan and Courtneys flower girl and niece of Courtney. Courtney and Ryan had the honor of sharing the news of their engagement with Eva being one of the first. Eva has held a special place in Courtney’s heart since meeting Eva and over time getting to know Ryan, Ryan has also shared Courtney’s love for Eva. Ryan and Courtney are excited to have Eva apart of their big day!
Evan Bender
Best Man
Evan is the youngest of the Bender family and always knows how to put a smile on your face with a joke or something witty. His charismatic attitude and demeanor in life automatically makes him the center of a room and he is quite the showman! He would give anybody the shirt off his back and is always there for you when you need him. There is no doubt, he’s the best man for a reason!
Chris Canavan
Groomsman
Chris is Ryan’s future brother-in-law and the youngest of the Canavan family. Their relationship quickly grew through similar interests in life, sports, and trying to get under Courtney’s skin to get a good laugh. Chris loves to bust the balls and is as witty as they come! He’s quite the adventurer and is coming off an extended cross-country trip with his girlfriend Camryn, living out their dream to explore the country and outdoors in their bus turned RV.
Phil Wolske
Groomsman
Phil is Courtney’s brother-in-law and married to her older sister Chelsea. Ryan and Phil quickly took to each other through a love of good eats, good drinks, and watching sports. They have bonded over the years through hanging out at family parties and frequent couple’s dates with Courtney and Chelsea. And if you ever need a good toast at a party, Phil is your man!
Jason Hart
Groomsman
Jay is one of Ryan’s childhood friends and soon to be brother-in-law (Ryan’s sister’s fiancé). Ryan and Jason have known each other since they were young, playing sports and going to school together. They really bonded after Syracuse basketball camp and from there, the rest is history! Jay is the king of sauces and quite the jokester, with many laughs shared over the years. They became such good friends he even started dating Ryan’s sister so they could hang out more, and now he’s getting married to her! Can’t wait to add another brother to the family!
Eric Bonds
Groomsman
Ryan and Eric met through work and immediately hit it off as friends. He has a personality that fills the room, and he always knows how to turn the party up to get people going! He could carry a conversation with anybody in the world and might be the most stylish dude Ryan knows. Him and Ryan have grown really close over the years through work, being apartment neighbors, and all the other fun things that have come up since they met. Eric is a ride or die with a heart of gold, an awesome dude to have on your side!
Jared Thornton
Groomsman
Jared and Ryan have been friends since childhood and bonded over countless things through life. Since the first day of kindergarten when they met, the have been boys ever since. Growing up a couple streets away from each other, they took turns riding bikes over to each other’s houses to hang out almost every day. Between basketball in the driveway, wiffle ball in the front yard, countless pool days as kids, to sports and shenanigans through high school, this is a dynamic duo that can’t be beat!
Tom Prospero
Groomsman
Tom and Ryan have been friends since childhood, growing up playing sports together. It all started when we took home the trophy and won our Batavia little league championship! Tom and Ryan grew a lot closer in their senior year of high school into college, where they were roommates at NCCC and played baseball together. He’s a freak of an athlete with the biggest personality that draws you to him. Tom’s goofiness and fun-loving attitude on life makes any get together an awesome time!
Nick Mungillo
Groomsman
Nick aka “midge” and Ryan have been friends since childhood and grew up playing sports together. As they got older in life into high school and college years is where they really connected. From partying together, working together, Monday night football and Bender’s barbershop pop-up in college, they grew really close! He hands down has the coolest collection of “things” that is unmatched – shoes, sweatshirts, shirts, food finds, you name it. He’s slick with the one-liners and has one of the most impressive music collections/catalogs so if you need a DJ, you know who to call!
Jonathan Temenak
Groomsman
JT and Ryan met in college, where they played baseball together, and bonded quickly over similar paths to get to Queens College. JT always knows how to have a good time and is down for anything at a moment’s notice. Since meeting in college, JT and Ryan have stayed close with visits to see each other and have grown their relationship post college through similar business ideas and ambitions. JT recently got engaged to his now fiancé Brooke, so take some wedding notes my friend!
Josh Wolske
Ring Bearer
Josh is Phil (Groomsman) and Chelsea’s (Matron of Honor) son and Courtney’s nephew. Ryan and Josh quickly bonded after they met, sharing a love of video games and jokes. Josh is one of the most thoughtful, intellectual fourteen-year old’s you’ll meet and continues to amaze with his fun facts and snippets of info he shares whenever we see him. Some of their best memories come from Aunt and Uncle bonding time with Ryan, Courtney, and Josh – going to the movies, cookie baking, and Dave and Buster’s trips. Give Josh a controller, some homemade cookies, and a bowl of popcorn and he’s in heaven!